Schmalbach, Cecelia E.Bradford, Carol R.2018-06-292018-06-292018-02-05Schmalbach, C. E., & Bradford, C. R. (2018). Completion lymphadenectomy for sentinel node positive cutaneous head & neck melanoma. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 3(1), 43–48. http://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.136https://hdl.handle.net/1805/16605The application and utility of melanoma sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has evolved significantly since its inception over two decades ago. The current focus has shifted from a staging modality to potentially a therapeutic intervention. Recent research to include large multi-institutional randomized trials have attempted to answer the question: is a completion lymph node dissection (CLND) required following a positive SLNB? This review provides an evidence-based, contemporary review of the utility of CLND for SLNB positive head and neck cutaneous melanoma patients.en-USAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United StatesMelanomaCompletion lymphadenectomySentinel node biopsyArticle